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FDNY Sprinkler Standpipe System S-12 & S-

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Alarm Retarding Devices - ANSThis is required to prevent false alarms when the check calve clapper is lifted from its seat by temporary pressure surge.. All Handles of Indicating valves - ANS(PAINTED RED, GREEN, YELLOW) These handles control controlling the water supplies to the standpipe and sprinkler systems. Automatic DRY Sprinkler Systems - ANSinstalled where a wet pipe system cannot be heated to prevent freezing. Under normal conditions there is no water in the piping. when a sprinkler head is opened by the heat from a fire, the air pressure is reduced in the piping. The drop in air pressure causes a special dry pipe valve to open. Automatic Standpipe System - ANSA standpipe system that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections. Automatic WET Sprinkler Systems - ANSAutomatically distribute water on a fire, rise in temperature to a predetermined level causes the sprinkler head to open, about 96% of fire areas are extinguished or controlled when sprinklers are installed, they signal a existence of a fire , the downward force of the water sprayed from the sprinklers lowers the smoke level in the room.

Booster pumps/special service pumps - ANSThe booster pump is usd when the water pressure available at the highest sprinkler head does not quiet meet the needs of the sprinkler system Build up on Foreign Material on Sprinklers - ANSThis build up is commonly called loading. Replace all loaded (painted) sprinkler heads. Dust deposits can be blown off. Bulb Sprinkler - ANSA sprinkler operated by heat breaking a glass bulb filled with a non-freezing liquid with diamiter that vary from 3mm for quick response sprinklers to 5mm for standard response sprinklers. Churning - ANSA condition in a centrifugal in which the impeller is rotating, but no water is being discharged. Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSA system where the fire protection piping services both 21⁄2 in. (65 mm) outlets for fire department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers. Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSA system where the water piping service both 2 1/2in (65) outlet for fire Department use and oulet for automatic sprinkler Common Deficiencies - ANSThe Most common sprinkler system deficiencies include painted or loaded sprinkler heads, building contents located less than 18 inches below sprinkler deflectors. Glass bulb sprinklers are sensitive to damage and required to be to be shipped from the factory with protection. The orange "cap and straps" need to be removed prior to putting the system in service. sprinkler will fail to operate with them in place.

Concealed Sprinkler - ANSA recessed sprinkler with a cover plate Deludge Sprinkler System - ANSA sprinkler system employing open sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a VALVE that is opened of a DETECTION SYSTEM installed in the same area as the sprinklers Deluge Sprinkler System - ANSDeluge sprinkler system is equipped with open sprinkler heads designed to wet down an entire area involved in a fire. Deluge systems are suitable for hazardous occupancies. Sprinkler heads in the deluge systems are open at all times. Afire detection device automatically opens the control valve when a fire is identified. Deluge Valve - ANSwater supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Suitable for HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. INTENDED USE IS MANUAL AND AUTO Dry Pipe Sprinkler System - ANSA sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused sprinklers heads. Dry Pipe Valve Design - ANSThe air pressure in the clapper keeps the clapper closed.

Dry Sprinkler - ANSA sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright, pendent or sidewall sprinkler. AUTO/NON_AUTO Dry Standpipe - ANSA standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only when the system is being utilized (NO AUTOMATIC WATER SUPPLY) Dry Standpipe with a Manual Control Valve - ANSthis system has n water in the piping. The control valve is manually operated. Dry Standpipe with an Automatic Dry Pipe Valve (Manual Standpipe) - ANSUnder normal conditions there is no water in the piping. The dry pipe valve is designed to open when there is a drop in air pressure in the standpipe. Usually installed in a building that is not heated. Dry Standpipe with No Permanent Water Supply (Manual Standpipe) - ANSWater is pumped into the standpipe system by fire department. Fire Department Connection - ANSA connection, normally on the exterior of the building. (FORMERLY KNOW AS SIAMESE CONNECTION) Fire Guard - ANSFor the initial 4 hours of a unplanned or planned out of service condition when the effected area does not exceed 50,000 sqft, the impairment coordinator or trained knowledgeable person will patrol all areas in which the fire protection system is out of service at least (once every hour). Fire Guard should be maintained (24 hours) a day until systems are restored and back to good working order.

Fire Hose - ANSA flexible conduit constructed of one or more reinforcements (JACKETS), Fire Hydrant - ANSA valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water. Fire Pump Location - ANSThe pump room should be located as close ass possible to the fire protection system. The pump room should be kept clean and accessible at all times. The fire pump, driver, and controller should be protected inst ion of service. NO STORAGE PERMITTED IN THIS ROOM. Garbage Compactor Sprinkler Systems - ANSThe Certificate of Fitness holder shall know the location of all sprinkler heads, control valves, supply lines and compactor room. All control valves in the sprinkler system shall be labeled. Gate Valve - ANSThe control valve for the building may also be on the outside wall or attached to an upright post, know as the post indicator valve (PIV). OS&Y valve (outside Stem and Yoke valve Gravity Tank Supervision - ANSElectricial supervision devices monitor the water temperature and the water level in the gravity tank. Gravity Tanks - ANSAdequate capacity and elevation make a good primary supply and may be acceptable as a single supply. Located on the top of a building or on a tower. Gravity tank should be at least 25 feet above the highest line of sprinkler heads.All parts of the gravity tank must be insulated or heated to keep from freezing Temp of water shall always be kept at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gravity Tanks - ANSSingle Riser Standpipe Hanging, Bracing and Restraint sprinkler system Piping - ANSUnapproved or makeshift hangers such as perforated strapping or bailing wire are prohibited. Hanger Spacing is maximum of 12 feet apart. Hose Connection - ANSa combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to the standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet. Hose Station - ANSa combination of a hose rack, hose nozzle, hose, and hose connection. Identifying OOS Systems Using Disc/Tags - ANSImpairment coordinators/building owners shall ensure the placement of theses tags by MFSPC's or MLP(as restricted) or FDNY units. For a unplanned out of service, a disc white or blue shall be placed at all effected fir department connections. Impairment Coordinator - ANSPerson responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are taken when the fire protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner) Impairment Coordinator - ANSThe person responsible for ensuring that proper safety precautions are taken when a fire protection system is placed out of service. The building owner shall assign an impairment coordinator to comply with the requirements of this section. In the absence of a specific designee, the owner shall be considered the impairment coordinator. In Service - ANSThe Status of hose stored in a hose house, on a rack or reel, or on a fire apparatus that is available and ready for immediate use at an incident.

Minor Defects Observed - ANSShall immediately report such a condition to the owner of the building and to the FDNY Borough Dispatcher. 30 DAYS TO CORRECT Most Common installed System - ANSWet Pipe Systems which have water in the piping at all times. Tempature must be maintained at a minimum of 40 degrees to prevent freezing. NON-AUTOMATIC DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - ANSIn this system all pipes are normally dry. water is supplied when needed by the fire department connection. ONLY FDNY, OWNER, MFSPC, or MLP - ANSMay Place a WHITE or Blue disc on a system. Personal Supervision - ANSSupervision by the holder of a department certificate who is required to be personally present on the premises, or other proximate location acceptable to the department, while the duties for which the certificate is required is being performed. Planned Removal From Service - ANSA scheduled inspection, testing, regular maintenance, minor repairs or for construction affecting NOT more than 1 FLOOR. Post Indicator Valve (PIV) - ANSUnder normal conditions the PIV valves are sealed open. Pre Action Sprinkler systems - ANSdesigned for situations where there is danger of serious water damage. A Reaction valve prevents the water from entering the

system. The Valve is automatically opened when a fire protection system discovers that there is a fire or smoke condition. Pressure Maintenance Pumps (Jockey Pumps) - ANSPressure maintenance pumps, Some times referred to as jockey, or makeup pumps, are often found on sprinkler systems. These pumps are designed to automatically operate when there is a slight drop in pressure due to the leakage in the system or a pressure surge. The jockey pump restores the pressure in the fire protection system to the desired level. When the drop of pressure in the system greater than the capacity of the jockey pump the fire pump is activated. Pressure Reducing Valve - ANSA valve or device designed for the purpose of reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under flowing (residual) conditions only. Pressure Restricting Device - ANSA valve or device designed for the purpose of reducing of reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual) and non-flowing (static) conditions Pressure Tank - ANSA tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-based fire protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at one third air to two thirds water. Pressure Tank Alarms - ANSThe alarm system automatically monitors the air to water volume ratio which should always be 1(air) to 2(water) Principle of Operation - ANSThe water available to the centrifugal pump must always be under

pressure because the pump cannot lift water for the supply source. A water tank can be used if the tank supplies the pump due to gravity. In other words the weight of the water forces the water to flow into the pump. Protection of Sprinkler Systems - ANSAll parts of a automatic system exposed to freezing temperatures shall be protected from freezing. Pump Activation - ANSThese controllers activate the pump when there is a drop of water pressure or water flow in the fire protection system. Pumper Connections for Fire Department Use - ANSFire Department connections must always be accessible.

1. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM PAINTED (GREEN)
2. NON AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM PAINTED (SILVER) 3.STANDPIPE SYSTEM PAINTED (RED)
3. COMBINDED STANDPIPE/SPRINKLER SYSTEM PAINTED RED
4. RISERS, CROSS CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER SUPPLY PAINTED (RED)
5. fIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS TO A COMBINED STANDPIPE/SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE PAINTED YELLOW. Automatic ball drip installed in the upright horizontal position. Quick opening Devices - ANSThey are both automatically activated when a drop of 2 psi in air pressures is detected in the system.

Quick Response Sprinkler Head - ANSA sprinkler having a fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less. Recessed Sprinkler - ANSA sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling. Records - ANSRecords of all system inspections, tests, service and other maintenance must be maintained on the premises for a minimum of (3 YEARS). Seismic Restraints - ANSAdopted Earthquake code requirements. Avoid damage to piping passing through holes in platforms, walls, floors, and foundations, a clearance of at least 2 inches. All parts or bracing and attaching bracingto the piping shall lie in a strait line to avoid uneven loading of fittings and fasteners. Spare Sprinkler Heads - ANSUnder 300 Sprinklers = 6 301 -1000 Sprinklers = 12 Over 1000 Sprinklers = 24 Spray Pattern of Sprinkler Heads - ANSthis is a umbrella shaped spray pattern. Sprinkler spray patterns must not be obstructed by building components or storage. (BUILDING CONTENTS MUST NOT BE LESS THAN 18 INCHES BELOW SPRINKLER DEFLECTORS). Sprinkler and or Standpipe System Maintenance and Inspections. - ANS1. A supply of six extra sprinkler heads

2. Once every 5 years hydro-static pressure test.
3. Automatic and non automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected

Sprinkler Heads - ANSThere are over 50,000 different variations of sprinkler heads. After 01/01/2000 are required to have sprinkler identification numbers. Al sprinklers shall be replaced with similar characteristics such as orifice size, temperature rating, and deflector orientation. Sprinkler Temp Classifications - ANSin places there is high temperature, a sprinkler head with higher temperature rating must be used. No control valve on the system should be closed except on the order of the fire officer in charge. StandPipe Multi-ZONE - ANSEach zone will have its own individual automatic water supply. The piping running vertically are usually called risers Standpipe System - ANSAn arrangement of piping, valves, and hose connections installed in a structure to deliver water for fire hoses. Standpipe/ Multi-Zone - ANSA standpipe system that is vertically subdivided as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code, into zones to limit the maximum operating pressure in the system. Each zone will have its own individual automatic water supply. Static Pressure - ANSThe measurement of sytem pressure inder NON FLOW CONDITIONS. Street Water Supply - ANS(PAINTED RED) The portion of piping connected to the discharge of the water meter to the main sprinkler control valves.

Supervisory Signal - ANSA signal indicating the need for action in connection with the supervision of guard tours, fire extinguishing systems or equipment, fire alarm systems or the maintenance features of related systems. Supervisory Signal-Initiating Device - ANSAn initiating device, such as a valve supervisory switch, water level indicator, or low-air pressure switch on a dry-pipe or pre-action sprinkler system, that triggers a supervisory signal. System Fully Out of Service - ANSHas a (WHITE) disc 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections. A (RED) a Tag shall be placed at the main control valve. System Partialy Out of Service - ANSPlace a Blue disk 8 to 9 inches in diameter on all affected fire department connections. RED tag shall be placed at the main control valve. Tag Requirements - ANSA Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Class A or B, or master plumber shall be required to post tags at the main control valve and at any closed sectional valves serving areas affected. Testing - ANSA procedure used to determine the status of a system as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water based fire protection systems such as water flow tests, fire pump tests, alarm tests, and trip tests of dry pipe or deluge valves. The Centrifugal Pump - ANSThe centrifugal fire pump is the standard pump currently used in fire protection systems. This is the preferred pump because it is reliable, compact, requires low maintenance, and it can be powered by a variety

of drivers including: electric motors, internal combustion engines, and steam turbines The Vertical Turbine Pump - ANSUnlike the standard centrifugal pump, the vertical turbine pump does not need the suction supply to e under pressure for it to operate. Unplanned Out of Service Condition - ANSA serious defect in the standpipe or sprinkler system. empty tank, a break or major leak in the system water piping, inoperative or shut water supply valve, defective ire department connections, constructed related shut downs affecting more than 1 FLOOR, or complete or partial shut downs. Upright Sprinkler - ANSA sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the deflector. Water Hammer - ANSThe SURGE IN PRESSURE when a high-velocity flow of water is ABRUPTLY SHUT OFF. Water Supplies For sprinkler Systems - ANSSources used to supply water to the sprinkler systems are the same as those for standpipe systems.when a sprinkle system is supplied from a puplic water main, the entire system shall be shut down by closing a non-indicating type control valve. SHUT OFF FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS LOCATED 6 FEET FROM THIS SIGN. Water Supply - ANSA source of water that provides the flow (GAL/MIN)(L/MIN) and pressure (PSI) required by the water-based fire protection system. Water Tank - ANSA tank supplying water for ater-based fire protection systems.

Wet Standpipe - ANSThis pipe always has water. water in this pipe is always under pressure. it is the most commonly used standpipe system Wet Standpipe System - ANSA standpipe system having piping containing water at all times. Yard Systems - ANSThe yard system is often needed because public water supply does not meet the needs of the fire protection system.